Bite Autumn 2012

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FIVE GRADUATES FROM ISTITUTO MARANGONI FASHION SCHOOL DESCRIBE THEIR COLLECTIONS IN DETAIL. s s

PEI GTSAI This collection is inspired by the idea of “subtraction cutting”, a pattern cutting technique invented by Julian Roberts. I started off wanting to explore how pattern reacts from two-dimensional surface to three- dimensional form. After a series of experimentation with the patterns that I have randomly scribbled down and documented the process of draping on dummy, I rediscovered the same patterns at different angles; realising that these inspirations were potentials for a garment. The entire collection was made with four different patterns. I have further discovered that by manipulating the patterns in different ways and placing them on various body figures that this would bring out the unique characteristic of each pattern. Thus, I expanded on those individual characteristics and incorporated them into each piece of projection that brought together the entire collection. Email : tsai.p1211@gmail.com

PINPANEE ISRANGKUN NA AYUDHAYA My graduate collection was inspired by the aftermath of a storm.With the recent flooding and natural disasters inThailand, I wanted to find beauty in the surrounding sadness.This concept is particularly personal to me as I am originally from Thailand and the effects of such events are devastating. The saturated palette echoes the silent grey skies once the storm has hit and the muted tones are combined with the raw textures of tattered silk, giving the collection a haunting calm. Using native raw silk from Thailand, I was able to experiment with its rough texture to mimic the destructed landscape. Sheers and light fabrics are juxtaposed with heavy pleating to add dimension and create unexpected silhouettes when in motion. The garments are also made to appear weightless and effortless with floating drapes, achieved through the use of wire allowing one-of-a-kind customisation. Email: pinpanee@hotmail.com